When Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza turned up in a Wisconsin dairy herd, it confirmed what many veterinarians had warned ...

Wisconsin’s latest H5N1 detections in dairy cattle are no longer an abstract concern for regulators and veterinarians; they ...

Nolen RS. Wildlife likely spread H5N1 to Wisconsin dairy herd. American Veterinary Medical Association. Published December 31, 2025. Accessed January 6, 2026. https://www.avma.org/news/wildlife-likely ...

Wisconsin officials are preparing for the possibility of bird flu spreading from dairy cattle in Wisconsin to people, as the virus continues to infect dairy herds in surrounding states, part of an ...

ATHENS, Wis. (WSAW) - Local farmers and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are taking precautions to ensure the state stays clear of avian influenza, as no cases of ...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge ruled Tuesday that state regulators can force factory farms to obtain permits before they discharge pollutants, ensuring protections continue to apply ...

Cates Family Farm near Spring Green, a 19th-century red barn and a herd of cows mark the spot where three generations of the same family have worked the land for 58 years. These characteristics — old ...

The Wedeberg family milks up to 80 cows depending on the time of year. They hope to operate sustainably — being good to the earth and making a living — for another century. Organic Valley — known for ...

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In the face of recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the identification of livestock, several states have chosen a variety of methods to induce cattle producers to ...